Origin
South America
Light
Dappled shade
Watering
Twice a week
Care
Expert
Flowering
Foliage
Indoor
Nephrolepis Exaltata
With cascading fronds of fresh, feathery green, the Boston Fern is the timeless emblem of hanging foliage.
Care Profile
A guide to ensuring your botanical companion thrives.
Origin
Tropical regions
Light
Bright indirect
Watering
Weekly
Maintenance
Moderate
The feathery fern of the tropics
Widespread in humid tropical regions, Nephrolepis Exaltata adorned Victorian verandas before conquering modern interiors with its gracefully arching fronds.
A great air purifier, it demands a humid atmosphere and soil that is never fully dry, rewarding care with a dense, feathery cascade.
"The Boston Fern turns a hanger into a cloud of green."
01
Styling Tip 01
High Humidity
A bright bathroom or frequent misting prevents its fronds from browning.
02
Styling Tip 02
Always Fresh Soil
Never let the root ball dry out completely.
03
Styling Tip 03
Filtered Light
Bright indirect light suits it; direct sun scorches its leaflets.
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Origin
Southeast Asia
Light
Low to bright
Watering
Weekly
Care
Easy
Flowering
Foliage